Every now and again I put together six tunes by a particular artist that I like. They are not necessarily my six favorite songs by, in this case, Bob Dylan. Just six songs that struck my fancy today. It’s hard to find Dylan on YouTube so … Continue reading A Six-pack of Dylan

If you read much rock and roll history or if, like the Music Enthusiast you’ve been around the block a few times, you’ll know the name Al Kooper. He shows up, Zelig-like, everywhere. This is his remarkable story. Much of this is based on his terrific … Continue reading Al Kooper – Journeyman (Part One)

Wikipedia: “In My Time of Dying” (also called “Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed” or a variation thereof) is a traditional gospel music song that has been recorded by numerous musicians. The title line, closing each stanza of the song, refers to a deathbed and … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – In My Time of Dying

Wherein I present another installment of my occasional list of random trivial bullshit which I either discovered while working on posts, or read about somewhere, or have had stuck in my head forever. Now you’re stuck with it. 😂 ☛In his book Chronicles: Volume 1, Bob … Continue reading Random Rock Trivia (3/27)

“There is a view that jazz is evil because it comes from evil people, but actually the greatest priests on 52nd Street and on the streets of New York City were the musicians. They were doing the greatest healing work. They knew how to punch … Continue reading The Band (Part 4) – The Last Waltz

L-r (Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel) Robbie Robertson: “I had, with Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, played guitar through your brain. I had played raging, screaming solos. When I started playing guitar it was with a vengeance. It was with … Continue reading The Band (Part 3) – The Woodstock Years